Pneumonia: Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Pneumonia inflames lungs, filling alveoli with fluid/pus. Symptoms: cough with phlegm/pus, fever, chills, breathing difficulty. Severity ranges mild to life-threatening—leading infectious disease death cause globally.
High-Risk Groups
- Young children, older adults
- Weakened immune systems
- Chronic conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease)
- Smokers, heavy alcohol users
Causes
- Bacteria: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Viruses: Influenza, RSV
Treatment & Prevention
- Antibiotics + supportive care; hospitalization for severe cases
- Prevention: pneumococcal/flu vaccines, hygiene, no smoking, healthy diet/exercise
- Chronic condition patients: discuss risk reduction with doctor
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